The Best Backpacking in Tahoe Vista

Tahoe Rim Trail to Picnic Rock Viewpoint is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Kings Beach, California.

Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT) Complete Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near South Lake Tahoe, California.

Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT): Tahoe City to Brockway Summit is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Tahoe City, California.

Rawhide to Paige Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Tahoe City, California

Marlette Lake and Chimney Beach Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Incline Village-Crystal Bay, Nevada.

William Kent Campground is a few miles south of Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe's western shore. Access to the lake is just a short walk from the campground. The campground provides bathrooms, campfire rings, a trash dump station, firewood vendor, grills, picnic tables, and food storage lockers. Pets ar...

Tahoe Rim to Spooner Lake is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Incline Village-Crystal Bay, Nevada.

Diamond Peak from Tahoe Meadows is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Washoe Valley, Nevada.

Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT): Mt. Rose Summit to Spooner Summit is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Reno, Nevada.

Rim to Reno Trail to Upper Thomas Creek Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Reno, Nevada.

Relay Peak and Mount Houghton Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Reno, Nevada.

Heading out on the Granite Chief Trail, you'll start with a challenging 3.5 mile hike to meet up with the Pacific Crest Trail. During this part of the trek, you'll gain approximately 2,000ft. The good news is that most of this hike is forested, so you'll get a little coverage to protect from the ...

Whisky Creek Camp Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Olympic Valley, California.

Alpine Meadows to Squaw Valley is a point-to-point trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Olympic Valley, California.

Kaspian Campground is a short walk from the shores of Lake Tahoe, less than 10 miles from popular Meeks Bay. The campsites are relatively private and are surrounded by pine and fir trees. Each campsite has a fire ring, grill, and picnic table. The campground provides bathrooms, potable water, and...

This trip is best done in two days with an approach day and then a descent day. Get started at the base of the Sherwood Chair on the backside of the Alpine ski area. Head up, outside of the ski area boundary toward the high ridge.Once on the ridge, you follow it south for a few miles until reachi...